The Office of the Public Advocate has dual roles in City government. The first is that of ombudsman, which means the office has a critical, charter-mandated constituent services function.The Public Advocate’s second key role in City government is that of a watchdog over city agencies.
This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the Authorization for the City to Apply for Funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009-Strengthening Communities Fund.
This Executive Order by the Mayor announces the establishment of NYC Business Express, which is to be developed and implemented by the Department of Small Business Services.